Every woman wants to look beautiful
By vijayanths
@vijayanths (7877)
India
June 26, 2011 11:54am CST
Appearance, intelligence, virtues and communications skills are important for every one. Men may give more importance to intelligence while women may prefer beauty. How will you list these qualities? To me intelligence is No.1. Then communication skills, then appearance and virtues.
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@vijayanths (7877)
• India
26 Jun 11
I didn't expect this response from a woman.I thought most women would prefer appearance as their top requirement. Well, let us see what other ladies have on this topic, I miss something in your response, what is that?
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
26 Jun 11
dear anna,
Appearance as top requirement?
How was that?...
I don't wear make-up,no lipstick, no powder.
At least i comb my hair...
@vandana7 (100517)
• India
27 Jun 11
How do you know so much about women?
You must have had many girlfriends..
Ok..seriously, sense of humor, good singing abilities. Only two qualifications. :)
Sense of humor indicates that the person is intelligent, and singing abilities indicate that the person is intelligent.
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@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
vannie, that's a surprise to me, do I know more about women? The more I tried to understand you women, more mysterious you become.
yes, I have had lots of girl friends in my dreams when I was in college.
right from kindergarten, I was studying in boys school, even when I was in Engineering college bad luck it continued and there was no girl in my branch of engineering.
so, I have been looking for a girl friend for many decades......
I agree with your singers are intelligent concept but can't agree with your point that intelligent people have virtues. In my opinion, intelligent people try to get all kinds of experiences and they may lose virtue in that search of adventures.
BTW people say I am intelligent and I sing well.
@vandana7 (100517)
• India
28 Jun 11
I wish I could be sure of the intelligence of the people who say you are intelligent, and confirm whether their ears are working fine.
Coming to intelligent people's virtues, I do agree that they stray, and make mistakes, but they do not become perverted to choose only the wrong way. At least most of them. Since the right way is more challenging way to succeed, their intelligence get challenged to choose this way. Unlike them, only lazy ones with lesser brains will move towards short cuts. Now, I am opting for the truly intelligent ones and not the ones with average intelligence. Average intelligence implies lack of confidence in making a grade, so sticking to wrong ways to make grade. A person with superior intelligence would indeed try the wrong way with "lets see what happens if I go this way", and get bored if the target is easy to achieve. But this is my view. :)
@vandana7 (100517)
• India
27 Jun 11
Does this mean I dont qualify as a woman?
Ok..here is one more thing I wanted to add. People who are intelligent, and know that they are intelligent, dont waste time and energies doing something that is not needed in the long run. So, they will automatically be honest, and have enough virtues.
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@sharra1 (6340)
• Australia
28 Jun 11
Well I am a woman and for me intelligence is the most important. Beauty is only skin deep and only in the eye of the beholder. I get quite angry when I see women talked about as though they are only a shell with nothing inside. They never say what an intelligent women. Every time a woman is talked about it is about how pretty or ugly she is, never about what a great musician or scientist she is. Our culture has made women believe in the beauty myth and too many of them have bought it and keep the cosmetics industry rich and themselves insecure. A perfect example what the horrific way the media all talked about the bride's sister at the recent royal wedding. It made all the men sound like a bunch of vultures just waiting to pounce.
I do not care if I look pretty or not, I do not spend time gazing in the mirror. I do not judge men by their appearance. I only ever see a man by what is inside. I know women who look at male calendars but bodies have never held attraction for me. I only know a man when I have an intellectual discussion with him and have learned what he is really like.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
hi, sharra1, I do agree with you that Beauty is only skin deep and only in the eye of the beholder. It's good to note that you ever see a man by what is inside.It's also good to have an intellectual discussion to know about the person better.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
yes, aerous all women want to look beautiful. I have even seen old women want to look beautiful.There is nothing wrong in it though.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
26 Jun 11
dear anna,
I wish i have all those qualities,intelligence,beauty and communication skills.
But..sad to say,i am just your ordinary looking girl next door(^_*)
Not a pretty face to wooooo guys in the neighborhood
Nice to see you dear anna
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
26 Jun 11
Jai dear you look so beautiful, why do you feel low?
You are intelligent, caring and also have good communication skills. You can shine well in life.Good luck dear sister.
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@Jotomy (6322)
• India
27 Jun 11
Hi anna,how are you and your family? yeah many will give preference to the beauty and most of the woman waste their time in front of the mirror, and they spend much time for grooming themselves, i feel it is also necessary but not that importance for a woman, because woman herself is beautiful the way she looks, everyone will have their own style and natural look. Here in the cities many do that they buy beauty, waste money on many products but if i go to villages i see the real beauty in the people, the smile a pure one, love with the heart, talk with the respect, all will reflect on their face, that is real beauty i feel, they wouldn't apply anything just smile on their face how beautiful they are did you see ever. Yeah ofcourse men will always look only for outside appearance, if anybody looks beautiful then they think they are good. Another one intelligence, virtues and communications skills yeah everyone need this. but woman will give first preference for the appearance only (not only myself but also my home, surroundings keep clean and neat) next is communication, if communication is good and clear then no problems will come, next is intelligence, not all the people are so intelligent (everyone have their own intelligence and thinking power etc.) but in those we can find many are honest and beautiful people.
Nice topic.
Have a nice day anna.
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
hello Jo
Yes,every woman looks pretty in her own special way dear
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
Hi, dear sister jotomy, I am fine and all are okay at my home. you are right that inner beauty is very important, other things will follow it automatically and naturally.Virtue is most important, that can be followed by intelligence, communication and appearance.
@patgalca (18390)
• Orangeville, Ontario
27 Jun 11
Intelligence would be nice but I wouldn't put it at number one. I prefer a sense of humour and good values (perhaps spiritual).
Appearance? Well, that's in the eye of the beholder. I can look at one person and think "What the heck does he/she see in her/him?" I'll call one kid (teenager) cute and my daughters will say "Ew, gross!" I believe that could be coming from their familiarity with the individual's personality. So beauty coming from the inside. However, you said appearance which I assume you mean how well they dress and keep clean.
I can't really put a number on the character traits on an individual I would prefer in a partner. Obviously not all people will have all things. To sum it up, I would love to have met and married a man who was just like my dad.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
hi, patgalca , I think your mom is very lucky. After living together for many decades and still say, he is the best, is not easy and common. He is a rare man as you said. I also understand your mom is also a great partner who equally complemented to him.
@manong05 (5027)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
Beauty attracts the eyes, but it's character that captures the heart. Relationships that are built on appearances alone will undoubtedly not last because eventually physical traits change in the passage of time. That said, there is absolutely nothing wrong in the desire to look beautiful, I myself admire beautiful looking women.
And yes, the desire to look beautiful is not only true with women but with men as well. Many want to look handsome and good looking.
John Keats once said "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
hi, manong05 , I liked your words "Beauty attracts the eyes, but it's character that captures the heart. Relationships that are built on appearances alone will undoubtedly not last because eventually physical traits change in the passage of time". I fully agree with you.
@apsara60 (6610)
• Israel
27 Jun 11
Hello vijayanths,
If every woman wants to look beautiful today, it is you men who are to be blamed for this., because at most of the places, first impression is made by physical beauty of women. If women are beautiful, you men automatically take it granted that she is also the most intelligent and efficient and all best qualities are dumped only in her, and that she is the best. And in pleasing this beautiful women, you ignore so many simple , intelligent graceful women, just because they are not appealing to you men.. But truth never hides, sooner or later you men realize your mistakes and then start looking for real wise women This attitude of men has also forced many women to feel inferior and they have lost their self confidence.
OK this was just to take out all my angry on men. In my opinion, every women is born beautiful.It all depends on how much freedom and education she gets from her parents and from this world of men.Still if she is not fortunate to get education, yet she is an excellent housewife, mother and helping human being which again makes her respectful. So I conclude that, women don't have to try to look beautiful, Women are born beautiful.
@apsara60 (6610)
• Israel
30 Jun 11
ha ha ha...yes when born, men and women both are beautiful because innocent child is a gift of God,but with age, both change, some to good and some to bad....in fact, both men and women are equal.....both are angels when they want and both are Satan when they want..... also you and me.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
hi, apsara60 first I want to tell you that I am happy that you could vent out your anger on men in this thread.While I agree with your views, I also want to add that if women are born beautiful, men are born more beautiful.
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@triplejazzm51 (1373)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
For me, virtues and communication skills. When a woman communicates well, i think she is intelligent. She should know how to express herself clearly and without conflict. Virtues makes a woman dignified. It gives her an inner beauty that can be seen in her attitudes and behavior. This two combined, makes up a beautiful woman.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
hi, triplejazzm51 , I agree with you that when a woman communicates well, she must be intelligent as well.It's true that Virtues makes a woman dignified and it gives her an inner beauty.
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
You mean beautiful in appearance, having an enviable face, the way they carry themselves with clothes or accessories.There are many things that could make a person look beautiful to others.There are also others who will do anything to look beautiful but sadly had no luck.
With regards to preference that you have listed I preferred the person who possess beauty inside and out first before then add the qualities you have listed.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
hi, stanley777, you made a great point there.I do agree with you that beauty inside is very important. I think your list is good.
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
29 Jun 11
Remember that as we aged beauty will just be in our memory because in the long run it will fade.Not like if she /he is beautiful inside or of good character and values it stays with us to the end.Hope you pick the right one for you my friend.
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
27 Jun 11
I believe what's important is what's in our hearts. If you are good inside, it will emanate in all your physical aspects, virtues, beliefs and doings.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
hi, beingwell, I think you made some good pints there. Yes, inner beauty is very important, all the other things will follow it automatically. It's very true.
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
29 Jun 11
Yeap, that's what I believe in vijay. It's hard to maintain inner beauty too though, isn't it? But, it's always worth a good try.
@fabsprecious (1565)
• United States
28 Jun 11
You are absolutely right, all those qualities are important to everyone. For me I would also have to say that intelegence is one of the most important qualities, followed by self-confidence, communication, inner and outer beauty/apppearance and then finally virtues.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
hi, fabsprecious, liked Your list.Self confidence is also important for every one, other than communication skills and appearance.
@bhabycatch013 (9150)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
hello vijayanths,
I admit I am not that pretty specially if I forgot to comb my hair jaiho can prove it
I don't want to choose any I just love who I am today I think I have all of that on my own way
happy mylotting
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
hi, bhabycatch013, you forget to comb your hair and jaiho can prove it? So you both are friends?Nice to know that. It's good to note that you have all the good qualities in your own way.
@bhabycatch013 (9150)
• Philippines
29 Jun 11
hahaha!yes we are good friends actually almost a family
I can scare anyone if i forget to comb my hair
@mariacecilia13 (490)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
As a woman, of course I also want to look good or beautiful. However, if I were to choose the person to be with for the rest of my life, physical appearance would be the last on my list because I believe that physical beauty fades as we grow older but the wisdom and intelligence will continue to flourish.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
well said mariacecilia13 , moderate beauty is more than enough to lead a happy married life. Beauty again is in the eyes of the beholder. Intelligence and morals will help us lead a good life all through.
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
27 Jun 11
This is true every women wants to look so beautiful but friend every men also wants to look handsome. But in my opinion beauty means not only face beauty. Communication skill, appearance, household work these all are necessary in a women. But so sad I have lot of works and due to this work load I cant give much time for my body and I am not ugly nor beautiful. You can see my and my family photo in my profile.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
I agree with you surekharathi, that every man also wants to look handsome. But women seem to give importance to outer appearance more than men. Of course intelligent women look beautiful. Communication skills can also add to their beauty.
@jean_marie (51)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
For me, the ranking would be:
1. Virtues
2. Intelligence
3. Communication skills
4. Appearance
I do believe that when wanting to know everything or when you are interested to know things about a person, we should look into his/her virtues first, for these will identify his/her character, attitude and perception as a human being. You do not want to make friends with people who have character and attitude problems right? But for people whom you do not want any connection with, let's say, they do not interest you, then it will be appearance as number 1. As all that matters to you is just the admiration that they looked good and not the friendship or relationship that you will soon have.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
hi, jean_marie, that's a great list I would say.I think most people would agree with you and approve your list. I do agree with you that virtue is the most important quality we should look for in our partner.
@AgentGulaman (3546)
• Philippines
27 Jun 11
I do give attention to appearance too. If I am looking for my girl Ialways start by looking their appearance. But I am not to picky on the appearance or the looks. Even a simple and average looking girl would suit me up well. That's my first criteria for finding a woman. Then I look for intelligence. If the girl is so hot and beautiful but really poor on intelligence, I won't continue to be interested in her. It is important for me for a woman to strike a balance of being beautiful and intelligent at the same time. I don't go high on super beautiful or super intelligent woman. Just the average beauty and average brain can easily turn me on.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
Hi, AgentGulaman, It's true that we first look for appearance. Most of us want only moderate looks and not extremely beautiful/handsome persona s our partner.But virtue, is very important for every one. we will not choose a partner who has no virtue.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
That's great list indeed jimmytai. I do agree with you virtue is very important for bot man and woman. Other things we can manage but without morals, there is nothing in living with such person.
@aisha209 (45)
• United States
27 Jun 11
of course every woman wants to be beautiful but every woman if different. I want to be beautiful all the time but I have school,work and kids that I have to take care of and that is most important to me. Most times I don't have a lot of time to get all dolled up because school and work and kids is always on my mind. I agree with you intelligence,communication skills, appearance then virtues.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
28 Jun 11
Hi aisha, I do understand your hectic family commitments that does not allow you to decorate yourself more. When you look after your family affairs, that's the real beauty in you. Imagine what is the use if a woman has overdose of make up but does not take care of her children will she look beautiful to you?